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ASTONE Merges With Two Other Agencies to Form West Coast Powerhouse

FRESNO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- February 20, 2007 -- ASTONE, a Fresno-based integrated marketing
communications firm, announced today the successful next step in its
aggressive growth pattern. In two separate transactions, ASTONE merged
with Sacramento-based Crocker/Flanagan and San Diego-based Monday Group.
The combined firms, with billings in excess of $27 million and a staff of
50 professionals, will focus on public and private sector clients
throughout the Western United States.

"What a thrilling time in our company's history," said Mark Astone, owner
of ASTONE and CEO of the merged enterprise. "By joining forces with
Crocker/Flanagan and the Monday Group we now have a rich roster of amazing
professionals and an unmatched depth of services. We are changing the
marketing landscape of the Western United States."

The three highly successful, integrated firms bring distinct strengths to
the table. Crocker/Flanagan is known for its award-winning creativity and
ability to take clients to new levels in marketing communications. David
Flanagan is the executive creative director for the merged enterprise.
Monday Group excels in public relations, 3-D animation, search engine
optimization, web-to-mobile marketing, and new media. ASTONE boasts a
three-decade track record of delivering proven results to clients
regionally and nationally. Strategic planning and creative implementation
are the long-established backbone of ASTONE.

"This is a perfect combination," stated Scot Crocker, president of the
Northern California operations of ASTONE/Crocker/Flanagan. "The firms have
similar visions and unique assets that come together to create results for
our clients. With our statewide presence, more people and enhanced
services, we are poised now more than ever to produce great work for great
clients. We are thrilled."

Mark Astone cast a vision long ago to build the firm into the hottest
agency on the west coast. Now with offices in three major markets and
top-notch talent, the agency is positioned to expand services and its
client base. Astone is committed to building a $100 million company and
these strategic mergers are part of the overall plan.

"With Monday Group's own tremendous growth, this is exactly the right time
for a strategic partnership," said Kimberly Monday, founder of the Monday
Group and president of the merged enterprise. "By combining the strengths
of our firms, we now offer even greater value and return on investment to
our growing list of clients up and down the west coast and around the
globe."

With offices in Fresno, San Diego, Sacramento and San Francisco, the
extensive capabilities of ASTONE, ASTONE/Crocker/Flanagan and the
ASTONE/Monday Group now include cutting-edge marketing, strategic planning,
public relations, government affairs, public information, creative design,
web hosting, new media, as well as state-of-the-art video and audio
production.

About ASTONE

With roots dating back 30 years, ASTONE continues to offer clients
cutting-edge advertising, communication and strategic planning solutions
through a collection of solid experience, creative thinking and
professional leadership. The innovative approach delivers bottom-line
results for clients by helping them gain a clear advantage in their
marketplace, resulting in more qualified customers and higher sales.
Headquartered in Fresno, California with offices in San Diego and
Sacramento, ASTONE employs a team of responsive, talented and dedicated
professionals and has numerous in-house capabilities that bring added value
to each client. More information is available at www.astoneagency.com.

About Crocker/Flanagan

Since 1989, Crocker/Flanagan (now ASTONE/Crocker/Flanagan) has provided
clients with successful marketing and communications strategies. The agency
represents a diverse range of clientele in corporate, retail,
transportation, technology, financial, hospitality, government and
nonprofit sectors. For more information visit www.crockerflanagan.com.

About Monday Group

For six years, Monday Group (now ASTONE/Monday Group) clients have
benefited from its broad-and-deep service model that eliminates the need to
coordinate multiple agencies, while receiving highly effective marketing
programs. And whether a client is established within their industry or a
new startup, Monday Group offers the strategic and tactical marketing
solutions to help them reach the next level. More information is available
at www.themondaygroup.com.